Welcome to my blog! I’d like to start by saying this process is so outside of my comfort zone that I have been putting it off for months! In fact, if my son had not generated the template for this blog, I would not be here right now. I am intrigued, to say the least, and hope that what I share with you will be valuable and of interest.
My primary use of this medium is to share with you my passion for my work at this stage in my life. I am an artist struggling with an identity crisis. I just typed the word “artist” but then immediately drew a blank. I have historically been defined by the roles that I have played in life. Daughter; granddaughter; sister; friend; wife; mother; student; employee; co-worker; manager; etc. To call myself an artist is uncomfortable for me. My previous roles in life were easily defined for me as I progressed through the years and naturally evolved from one stage to next. Some of them out of natural progression; some out of choice: and many out of necessity. I did what was required of me at the time as I accepted responsibility for my life and the lives of my children. They all made sense at the time, were practical and necessary and were natural in execution defining who I was as an individual.
Now that I am at stage in my life where requirements and necessity are not the primary drivers, I have the ability to explore and expand my artistic abilities. A luxury I never thought possible! In my previous lives I was always, and still am, known as the crafty one! The sister or aunt or cousin with the eye for design and crafting abilities who can make jewelry and decorate houses and encourage the creative side in us all. The one who always tries to make keepsake gifts, share the family photos, and record our family history. I have been told many times throughout my life what a talented artist I am and that my creations are works of art. A concept I am struggling to embrace. A part of me feels unworthy of the artist title while the other part of me longs to own it.
I will take this opportunity to share with you what I do, what I have done and where I am going. I hope that I will inspire you with my work as I have been inspired by others. My goal is to embrace the concept, accept the responsibility and earn the title. I’ll let you decide……. I am honored to share this journey with you!
Stacey B. Designs 